Fan setup in Phanteks Enthoo Pro M

[zaccyp]

So i think i have my build down now, would post but don't know how. First off i will be using Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 WindForce OC 4GB and a stock cooler on the i5 6600. I may upgrade to aftermarket cpu cooler like noctua or cooler master later.  

The case i will be using is the one mentioned in the title, I will not be using most of the hard drive cages as i plan to only have one hard drive in the future. I will also be removing the sleeve thing that covers the psu and hard drives on the bottom. 

My idea was to have:

A) 1 200mm in the front as intake               

     1 140mm on the bottom as intake

     1 140mm on the back as intake

     2 140mm in the top as exhaust

 

B) 1 200mm in the front as intake

    2 140mm on the bottom as intake

    1 140mm on the back as exhaust 

    1 140mm on the top as exhaust 

 

Which set up would be better? I know it sounds like overkill but it gets hot as hell sometimes where i live and in the room where i am there is no AC and it gets dusty as hell to. Noise doesn't bother me to much.

Also anyone know how the gpu and cpu coolers would affect the airflow of this setup?

[Moonzy]

well i just went and watched the review of hardware canucks on this case, the front supports 200mm?

[brighteyes890]

It certainly does sound like overkill, even if it get's hot in your room! All those fans would probably worsen the dust issue to be honest. The set ups you have would be essentially the same though, as the case has good ventilation and air flow. I would go with A, as the two bottom intake fans would potentially add more turbulence and I just prefer the idea of two top mounted exhausts!

 

Regarding the GPU, that is partly why I suggested two top exhausts over two bottom exhausts as the GPU is pretty long and may get in the way.

 

Your system will be nice and cool regardless of your set up though.

[brighteyes890]

2 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

well i just went ans watch the review of hardware canucks on this case, the front supports 200mm?

I believe it comes stock with a 200mm in the front.

 

Scratch that, that is the non-M model

[zaccyp]

7 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

well i just went ans watch the review of hardware canucks on this case, the front supports 200mm?

Yes i believe the front does, 

5 minutes ago, brighteyes890 said:

I believe it comes stock with a 200mm in the front.

See i am not sure, i don't think it does. On their website it says it includes the one in the back. 

Well the dust filters should helps with that, hence why i will be blocking the side vents on the front panel. Or at least finding a way to make them dust proof. Will also need to make the rear intake dust proof too then since i believe it is not.

[brighteyes890]

1 minute ago, zaccyp said:

 

See i am not sure, i don't think it does.

See my edit!

 

1 minute ago, zaccyp said:

Well the dust filters should helps with that, hence why i will be blocking the side vents on the front panel. Or at least finding a way to make them dust proof. Will also need to make the rear intake dust proof to then since i do not believe it is. 

I didn't see you hadn't set the rear as exhaust in the first set up. Don't do that - try and have a good flow through the case over your parts

[zaccyp]

Just now, brighteyes890 said:

See my edit!

 

I didn't see you hadn't set the rear as exhaust in the first set up. Don't do that - try and have a good flow through the case over your parts

Ah OK, so rear and 1 top as exhaust then. Why would two bottom ones create turbulence? 

[brighteyes890]

Just now, zaccyp said:

Ah OK, so rear and 1 top as exhaust then. Why would two bottom ones create turbulence? 

I would go:

 

200 Front Intake

140 Bottom Intake

140 Rear Exhaust

2x 140 Top Exhaust

 

The air from both bottom intakes would have a little trouble with hitting right into your GPU. Like, the differences will be so marginal you can really do what you want though.. don't stress over it. Just make sure you have good air flow from front to back, over your components.

[zaccyp]

Isn't a slightly positive air pressure set up more ideal though?